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Check your ticket! $1 million Powerball winning ticket from neighborhood corner store about to expire
EAST GERMANTOWN - Time is running out for someone in Philly to take the money and run. Someone is sitting on a winning $1 million lottery ticket and they might not even know it. The clock is ticking to claim the prize. It’s only good for one year. It was...
Popular ’90s band cancels tour due to mental health issues
A popular rock band from Pennsylvania is taking a break from hitting the stage, at least for now. Ween — formed by Aaron Freeman (aka Gene Ween) and Mickey Melchiondo (aka Dean Ween) in New Hope, Bucks County, in 1984 — announced the band is going to “step away from the stage for the foreseeable future,” according to a Thursday X post.
Inside Black Dragon, the New Black American Chinese Takeout in West Philly
Ernest Owens is the Editor of Eater Philly, and the food expert to go to when you’re out of options. As the arrival of Fall nears, a new takeout joint emerges. On Thursday, August 29th, Black Dragon will open to the public in West Philly (5260 Rodman Street). This fast-casual takeout spot also seats roughly 10 people for Black American Chinese dining.
Family’s Journey to Norwood Captured on HGTVs ‘House Hunters’
Appearing on HGTV’s “House Hunters,” are Norwood’s Villar-Nugent family, (from left) Jovin Mills (with camera), Luka Mills, Luci Villar, Ryan Nugent and Kara Nugent. A city family’s search for a small suburban home that led them to Norwood was featured Tuesday night on HGTV’s “House Hunters” writes Peg DeGrassa for The Times Herald.
6-week-old puppy rescued after falling into 8-foot drain in Philadelphia
A puppy is now safe at home after falling into an 8-foot drain in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood. According to the owners, the puppy -- who's name is DoDo -- fell into the drain while they were on a walk outside. The drain is typically closed, but unfortunately, DoDo fell in...
Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was...
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday. Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future. But the Gaudreau family's...
Largest shark at Adventure Aquarium in Camden dies: 'They lost a close friend'
CAMDEN, N.J. - Some sad times at Camden's Adventure Aquarium as workers and visitors mourn the loss of a beloved animal. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anchor, the Great Hammerhead Shark, has passed away," the aquarium announced this week. Anchor was the largest shark at the aquarium, measuring...
Great new unique cheesesteak shop in South Jersey
My son moved to a new town in South Jersey, not far from where I used to live in Audubon. He asked me to pick up some cheesesteaks and salads at a place I had never heard of before. There's a reason for that. It's brand new and they're already...
Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
After 120 dogs were pulled from a breeding operation in Florida, several Great Danes are looking for foster families from the BVSPCA. Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Beloved restaurant Hank's Place in Chadds Ford set to reopen in the fall
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) — An iconic Delaware County restaurant that was forced to close and relocate will soon be reopening its doors.Construction is almost complete on the new Hank's Place in Chadds Ford. Co-owners Anthony and Katie Young rebuilt the restaurant from the ground up.The original Hank's Place stood for 71 years before it was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were flooded."It was devastating to see our life's work basically destroyed," Anthony Young said. "Hank's is the heart of Chadds Ford. And...
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